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Musk tries to become ‘co-president’ on Trump’s team – NBC News

Elon Musk is actively interfering in the work of Donald Trump's transition team and frequently visits Mar-a-Lago. His behavior and attempts at influence are causing irritation among Trump's advisors.

Elon Musk irritates Donald Trump's entourage by claiming the role of “co-president” NBC News reports UNN.

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According to several anonymous sources, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been so active in trying to influence Trump's transition team that his presence at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida has become almost permanent. His participation in meetings and phone conversations, including with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has begun to cause irritation among those who have long worked with Trump.

He acts like he is a co-president and wants everyone to know it

– the sources said.

Trump's entourage notes that Musk seeks to impose his views and even tries to make Trump feel indebted for supporting the campaign.

Elon Musk is not only actively involved in political processes, but also expresses his ideas through social media, offering a number of policy solutions, including immigration and government spending. However, his aggressive stance and attempts to influence personnel issues within Trump's team have raised concerns among some advisers. Musk is trying, according to sources, to promote his own plans instead of focusing on those already developed by the Trump team.

Although Trump has repeatedly expressed his gratitude to Musk for his support and role in the campaign, even joking that he “can't get rid of” the billionaire, some advisers believe that his presence on the team could be a problem. Musk has already spent more than $150 million in support of Republicans, organizing numerous rallies and using his X platform to promote political ideas, putting him at the center of US political life.

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After the US election, Trump announced that Elon Musk would head a new “Department of Government Efficiency.

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November 14, 2024
Russian mass drone strike on Odesa kills 1, injures at least 2

Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated.

Russia attacked the city of Odesa with drones late in the evening on Nov. 14, striking a residential buildings and killing one civilian.

A "massive" Russian drone attack targeted Odesa and the surrounding region, Governor Oleh Kiper said.

One woman was killed and at least two others were injured, Kiper reported.

The attack damaged residential buildings, a church, and vehicles, causing fires to break out in some areas. The strike also damaged a main heating pipeline, forcing the city to shut down one of its boiler houses.

Emergency services are at work at the sites of the attack, Kiper said.

Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine's Presidential Office, called the strike on Odesa a "terrorist attack."

"(Russian President Vladimir) Putin just likes to fight civilians," he said.

Russia has ramped up its drone attacks across Ukraine, including in major cities like Odesa and the capital, Kyiv, where civilians suffer drone attacks almost daily. Consecutive drone strikes targeted Odesa on Nov. 8 and 9, killing and injuring civilians.

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November 14, 2024
Enemy attack on Odesa: there are dead and damaged city infrastructure

As a result of the attack in Odesa, a woman was killed, two people were wounded, and residential buildings and a church were damaged. The strike damaged a heating main and shut down one of the city's boiler houses.

A woman was killed in an enemy attack in Odesa, and at least two other people were injured. This was reported by the head of the Odesa RMA, Oleh Kiper, according to UNN.

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According to preliminary reports, several residential buildings and a church were damaged. Cars parked on the streets were also damaged by debris.

Fires broke out in some areas.

Emergency services are working on the spot to help the victims and eliminate the consequences of the attack.

Updates on the situation will be provided additionally, according to local authorities.

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According to the city's mayor, Gennadiy Trukhanov, the main heating pipeline was also damaged, forcing the shutdown of one of the city's boiler houses.

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November 14, 2024
Ukraine’s foreign minister greets future US secretary of state and looks forward to cooperation
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has welcomed the nomination of Senator Marco Rubio as the next US secretary of state.

Source: European Pravda with reference to Sybiha on X (Twitter)

Details: Sybiha noted that Rubio has been nominated as the 72nd US secretary of state.

Quote: "I look forward to working together, deepening the mutually beneficial Ukraine-US strategic partnership, and advancing peace through strength in Ukraine and around the world."

The new secretary of state must be confirmed by Congress next year, but with the Republicans holding a majority in the US Senate, the confirmation is not expected to face hurdles.

Background:
- Historically, Marco Rubio has emphasised the importance of supporting Ukraine and even publicly criticised party colleagues for questioning the need to assist Ukraine.
- However, his stance has recently become more cautious; in April, he voted against the US$61 billion aid package for Kyiv. He has also recently changed his rhetoric on how to end the war.
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November 14, 2024
Czech President calls for restrictions on certain types of weapons: what is proposed

Petr Pavel supports the introduction of stricter restrictions on certain types of weapons in the Czech Republic. The president proposes to ban the use of silencers for short-barreled weapons and is considering additional restrictions.

Czech President Petr Pavel is in favor of introducing more significant restrictions on certain types of weapons. This was reported by Interior Minister Vit Rakusan after today's meeting with the Czech president in Prague Castle, UNN reports with reference to Radio Prague.

"Mr. President was interested in how far we have progressed in discussing the Law on Weapons," said the Interior Minister, adding that the President's Office will submit a proposal to ban the use of silencers for short-barreled weapons.

"We advocate that this device should not be widely used. As a person who knows about weapons, the president gave many examples and explanations why this should not be done. He even responded to some of the arguments that were raised in the Chamber of Deputies. Probably, the president would have gone even further in restricting certain types of weapons," the minister said.

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November 14, 2024
Ruud van Nistelrooy tipped for ‘instant return’ post-Man Utd with Championship club ‘interested’

Former Manchester United assistant Ruud van Nistelrooy could reportedly make an ‘instant return’ as a Championship club is ‘interested’ in him.

Van Nistelrooy was beloved at Man Utd during his playing career and returned to the Premier League giants ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

The 48-year-old retired in 2012 and has subsequently turned to coaching. He spent a year in charge of PSV Eindhoven before leaving at the end of the 2022/23 campaign.

Van Nistelrooy helped the Eredivisie side win the KNVB Cup and Johan Cruyff Shield. Despite this, he left with one game of the 2022/23 season remaining as he was not backed enough by the board.

Earlier this year, he returned to Man Utd as he was named Erik ten Hag’s assistant. This was viewed as an interesting move as he has clear managerial ambitions and could potentially undermine his fellow Dutchman.

READ: Five PL moves for Ruud van Nistelrooy post-Man Utd include replacing Ange Postecoglou at Spurs

Under Ten Hag, Man Utd endured a miserable start to the 2024/25 campaign and the former Ajax boss was sacked at the end of last month.

Van Nistelrooy was named interim boss and won three of his four games in charge. Despite this, new head coach Ruben Amorim has decided to get rid of the club legend as he is sticking with the staff he worked with at Sporting Lisbon.

This leaves Van Nistelrooy without a club, but a report from The Sun claims he ‘could make an instant return to English football’ in a ‘shock move’ as Championship side Burnley are ‘interested’.

Burnley were heavily linked with Van Nistelrooy following last season’s relegation and this appointment was reportedly close before Man Utd hijacked the deal.

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The report adds.

‘Van Nistelrooy could be set for a quickfire return to football, SunSport has learned.

‘His spell at the Red Devils, on top of his impressive season in charge of PSV, have seen his stocks rise and SunSport understands Burnley are interested.

‘Their managerial hunt in the summer saw both Van Nistelrooy and Scott Parker as candidates – with the Clarets appointing the latter.

‘The decision was taken out of their hands somewhat as Van Nistelrooy instead chose to join Man Utd as Erik ten Hag’s assistant despite holding talks to be top man at Burnley.

‘The allure of an Old Trafford homecoming was too much for Van Nistelrooy to turn down. But Burnley could now look to revisit that situation if they feel they are heading in the wrong direction under Parker.

‘Owner Alan Pace is well-known for giving managers time, as he has done with Sean Dyche and Vincent Kompany. So it seems unlikely he will axe Parker just yet.’

November 14, 2024
FIFA unveils updated Club World Cup trophy with unusual design and inscriptions

FIFA has unveiled an updated golden trophy for the Club World Cup that can be transformed. The surface of the cup is engraved with inscriptions in 13 languages, including Russian.

The International Football Federation (FIFA) has unveiled the updated FIFA Club World Cup trophy, which will be awarded to the winner of the revamped tournament. The trophy is made of gold and can be transformed from a shield into a multifaceted and orbital structure. Its surface is engraved with inscriptions, including in Russian. This is reported by the FIFA website, UNN reports.

"Created in collaboration with TiffanyAndCo, this trophy will be awarded for the first time to the winners of the revamped Club World Cup tournament to be held next year," FIFA said.

FIFA emphasized that the trophy represents the world of club football – a celebration of hope, excellence and pride, embodying the journey of every club, player and fan united by their passion for the beautiful game.

"Inspired by pioneering voyages, the Mendeleev periodic table, and astronomy, each glint of gold reflects the relentless pursuit of greatness. It unites the world and symbolizes the past, present and future, preserving the legacy of club football for future generations," FIFA added.

Federation President Gianni Infantino said that "the trophy had to be innovative, inclusive, pioneering and truly global, like this competition. The FIFA Club World Cup Trophy – a perfect equivalent to our iconic FIFA World Cup – is a revolutionary symbol of a bright, new future for club football inspired by the past.

The trophy is made of gold, and its surface is laser engraved with vivid images of the rich history and culture of the beautiful game, from dynamic players and fans to the date of FIFA's founding.

The inscriptions on the trophy are engraved in 13 languages, including Ancient Greek, Arabic, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Russian.

In particular, on one side of the trophy you can see an inscription in Russian: "football unites the world", although the Russian national team and Russian clubs were excluded from all tournaments under the auspices of FIFA and UEFA after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The cup also has a message for the champions: "For those who hold this trophy, history belongs to you. You have witnessed a moment that represents the pinnacle of club football, given to a few but celebrated by many.

Addendum

The Club World Cup is the official successor to the Intercontinental Cup, which was played from 1960 to 2004. The first draw of the tournament took place in 2000, but due to the bankruptcy of the championship sponsor ISL, the second draw took place only 5 years later – in 2005.

Until 2025, only 8 teams took part in the tournament – the winners of the CONCACAF Champions League, CAF Champions League, AFC Champions League, AFC Champions League 2023 and the host country. First, the teams play in the playoff round and the top 2 teams advance to the semifinals, where they meet the winners of the Libertadores Cup and the Champions League.

Starting in 2025, the number of teams will increase to 32, divided into 8 groups. The tournament will be held in the United States next summer. Europe will be represented by 12 teams, including Chelsea, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, PSG, Inter, Porto, Benfica, Borussia D, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, and Salzburg.

Real Madrid has the most victories at the Club World Cup with 5 trophies, and Cristiano Ronaldo is the tournament's top scorer with 7 goals.

The current winner of the trophy is Manchester City, which in 2023 made it to the tournament by winning the Champions League, where it defeated Brazilian Fluminense in the final.

November 14, 2024
Scientists have discovered an amazing interstellar tunnel that starts around the solar system and heads to the constellation Centauri

German astronomers have discovered an interstellar tunnel connecting the Solar System to the constellation Centauri. The tunnel is part of a larger network formed by stellar winds and supernova explosions.

The interstellar path probably connects to another neighboring gas bubble, which is formed by the explosion of young stars, emits X-rays, and extends about a thousand light-years around the solar system. The discovery is important, in particular, in terms of studying the local bubble in which the solar system is located, reports UNN with reference to BBC.

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Scientists from Germany, observing the Local Hot Bubble or LHB – the superbubble and region of space in which our solar system is located – through a high-powered telescope , have suddenly discovered something completely unexpected: an interstellar tunnel.

“This region of space is characterized by a very low-density hot gas with a temperature of one million degrees Kelvin and a density of less than 0.01 particles per cm3,” explains Michael Yeng, a doctoral student at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE).

What we didn't know was the existence of an interstellar tunnel to Centauri, which tears a hole in the colder interstellar medium (ISM)

– said Michael Freiberg, a scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics and another author of the study.

An interstellar tunnel is a connection between two supernovae remnants or superbubbles filled with hot gas.

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According to the researchers, the Centauri Tunnel is part of a larger network of tunnels formed by stellar winds, supernova explosions, and jets released by protostars.

“The current view is that it is related to recent supernova explosions that have expanded the LHB,” Yang said.

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UNN reported that after the successful landing on the Moon, India plans to explore the Sun.

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November 14, 2024
Defense Ministry pledges to draft bill on demobilization by Dec. 18, official says

The Defense Ministry plans to finalize a bill defining the procedure and conditions for discharging military personnel from service by Dec. 18 this year, secretary of the parliamentary defense committee Roman Kostenko told Ukrainska Pravda on Nov. 14.

Due to the lack of a regulatory framework, Ukrainian military personnel cannot be demobilized at will, even after long service. The reasons for demobilization may include injury or the need to care for a family member with a disability.

Many Ukrainian soldiers have been serving non-stop since the first day of the full-scale invasion in late February 2022.

"The committee addressed the Defense Ministry with an official request to develop a draft law on the procedure and conditions for the dismissal of certain categories of military personnel during martial law," Kostenko said.

"Recently, we received a response saying that, according to the ministry's plan, the draft will be ready by Dec. 18, 2024, within the timeframe set by the parliament."

It is not yet clear what conditions the Defense Ministry will propose for discharging military personnel from service, Kostenko added.

Ukraine's parliament adopted an updated mobilization law in mid-April to ramp up mobilization amid Russia's ongoing war. The new law simplifies the process for identifying eligible conscripts and includes additional penalties for those dodging the draft.

The parliament voted to remove provisions on demobilization, which previously foresaw soldiers having the right to leave the military after 36 months of service, from the bill so that they could be considered separately.

The parliament obliged the Defense Ministry to develop a relevant draft law within eight months.

Ukraine needs 500,000 more troops amid slowing mobilization, senior lawmaker saysRoman Kostenko, secretary of the parliamentary defense committee, stated on Nov. 2 that in his view it is necessary to mobilize 500,000 citizens, given current battlefield conditions.The Kyiv IndependentSonya Bandouil

November 14, 2024
russia open to any peace talks on Ukraine if Trump starts them – mass media

Russia's ambassador to the United Nations says he is ready to dialog with Trump on Ukraine. The talks should take into account “realities on the ground” and russia's current successes.

russia is open to negotiations on ending the war in Ukraine if initiated by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, but any negotiations should be based on the realities of russian successes. Moscow's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva told reporters on Thursday, reports UNN.

The publication notes that Trump has repeatedly criticized the scale of Western aid to Kiev and promised to quickly end the conflict without explaining exactly how. His victory in the Nov. 5 presidential election raised concerns in Kiev and other European capitals about the extent of future U.S. commitment to help Ukraine.

“Trump promised to resolve the Ukrainian crisis overnight. OK, let him try. But we realists, of course, realize that this will never happen,” said Gennady Gatilov, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva.

“But if he starts or proposes something to start a political process, that's welcome.

He added that any such talks should be based on what he called “the realities on the ground”, describing Ukraine as lagging behind in more than two years of conflict. Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine at the fastest pace in at least a year and now control about one-fifth of the country, the media outlet said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly said that peace cannot be established until all Russian troops are expelled and all territories seized by moscow, including Crimea, are returned. The “Victory Plan” he laid out last month maintained that position, as well as Ukraine's invitation to join NATO, long denounced by russia.

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Zelensky told European leaders in Budapest last week that concessions to russia would be “unacceptable for Ukraine and suicidal for all of Europe.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 triggered the biggest confrontation between moscow and the West since the Cold War, when President Joe Biden led efforts to isolate russia.

gatilov indicated that Trump's election represents a new opportunity for dialog with the United States, but questioned a broader reset of relations, echoing the Kremlin's earlier warning.

“The U.S. political elite, regardless of domestic political shifts, (Washington) has consistently maintained a position of containing Moscow, and this orientation is unfortunately deeply entrenched, and a change of administration can do little to change that,” he said.

“The only shift (that) may be possible is a dialog between our countries, something that has been lacking for the last few years,” he added.

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November 14, 2024